Attended a child's birthday party. We chose nachos for starter which were awful - cold, bottle- squeezed cheese sauce instead of melted cheese - couldn't eat them. Then I had full rack of ribs but there was very little meat on them and about 3 inches of the rib was inedible as all the ribs were sort of fused together by what looked like the spine . We should have complained at the time but we had had a pint of cider spilt over us by the waiter, had to move tables, had to sit in wet clothes, had to wait for 2 pizzas which didn’t come until everyone else had eaten their meal plus no-one came to ask us the food was OK. If they had, it would have prompted me to say it wasn't. The service wasn't great apart from one waitress. The place itself is great for kids hence 5 stars for atmosphere.
Daniel Overton
From all the 5* reviews and the videos of this place I had seen on YouTube we were expecting to be wowed for our son’s 6th birthday meal.Billed as “an immersive dining experience” it was vastly oversold. The website says it’s where HMS Beagle meets Jurassic island meets dragons and caves. In the 90minutes we spent in the restaurant, we saw 1 person in pirate/nautical dress and our server didn't play up to the theme of the restaurant either. 4 animatronic dinosaurs, 2 illuminated dragons and a video wall occasionally came to life along with some lighting effects.The videos showed aerial acrobatics and stage performances throughout the meal. None of this happened during the time we were there - which for 4pm on a school holiday Saturday seems like it would be prime time for an immersive experience.On to the food it was mediocre at best and overpriced in the context of no accompanying atmosphere and entertainment.. 4 adults and 2 children ordering mains only with one round of 4 drinks (the rest waters) was £145. We didnt stop for dessert and instead went to the gelato bar across the square where the waffle outshone the entire meal at Evolution.Parking: Very spacious car park, though could be considered quite far from the venue.
nottsladUk
We went to the dinosaur section before and thought we would try the dragon side...omg it is rubbish in comparison. £15 for burger and chips which is one up from wetherspoons. Why didn't you make an effort on that side like the Dino side? Really disappointed, and the price is obscene for what was supposed to be a lovely meal together. Plus, to make it worse the friendly waitress was all over us like a rash, bearing in mind it was a birthday meal, and before two people even finished she was there removing other plates like she wanted to rush us out. Where else do you take half the tables plates away when we were still chewing our food and putting down knives and forks. We won't be in a rush to go back, it's just not worth it and I felt annoyed I could have had burger and chips anywhere else for cheaper minus the screen showing a snoring dragon and occasional two green eyes lighting up the dragon.
O9700ZGnicolah
A group of 11 of us ( adults and children) went for lunch last Saturday. Loved the whole ambiance and theming of the restaurant. The waiter was very quick to take the food and drink orders, and both were served without a long wait. The food was tasty and the waiting staff were constantly asking if we needed any more drinks or sauces etc throughout the meal. Prices for everything were reasonable. The staff there were lovely and I honestly have nothing but nice things to say about our experience. We have visited before and will continue to do so!
Michelle J
We took our two year old for his birthday wirh family. It was our first visit and didn’t know what to expect. The food was good and they made it extra special by singing to him. The interactive dinosaurs and dragons were on par with going to a Disney experience Great value and will certainly be back again.
Nicola S
If you like the food in Wetherspoons then you’ll like it here. The most underwhelming, overpriced place I have ever set foot in. If your child is 5 or under …they may be impressed by the occasional moving dinosaur but that’s about it. A total waste of money
KThewander
New Years Day. Initia6had difficulties with online table reservation not available for a party of 7 people? Reserved 1 × Table for 4 but then unable to Reserve same time for 3, though OK for 2? I concluded the odd number in a party was the difficulty. Anyway, expectations were a little low, adding its NYD and YWP HAS winter Illuminations event, this could be busy? How wrong, received a warm and helpful welcome, found a table for 7, no issue, Excellent service from a young lady (J). Food was prompt, plentiful, and tasty. Overall value for money. Left with a smile we'll be back
Alison F
Last time we visited YWP there was no availability at the restaurant so I booked early this time (4 adults, 3 teens). The environment was amazing, something totally different and I felt like a child again. The menu is limited but there is something for everyone and it was delicious so I really don't mind (not the cheapest but it was a special occasion and its not like we will be going weekly). There was a problem with our meals when they arrived out but I can honestly say I have never seen any restaurant deal with a mistake so quickly and with a genuine apology. The food was tasty and most importantly hot!!
mohshamlan
Incredible surprise, beyond my expectations with the atmosphere and environment. Love the background musics and soundtracks. Amazing food and prices, and definitely more than enough variety to choose and share. We have been served by the charismatic amazing waiter Josh, he definitely made the cherry on top with the experience. And of course, don’t forget to get the dessert selection, the sweetness lasts for days !! Definitely looking forward to come here again.
This place is ideal for kids partys plenty going on for them , We went early evening there were quite a few families in besides our party of 10. Couldnt fault the the staff , very efficient and we were served quickly , the food however leaves a bit to be desired . Very basic , burger and chips and a dollop of coleslaw at £16-50 is a bit steep , ribs @ £20 and very run of the mill pizzas. That said we enjoyed our visit and will go again and take the hit on the food , something different for the grandkids , they had a great time .
Charlotte N
Booked for my Toddlers birthday. The lady who booked the table over the phone was lovely in getting us in last minute and I really appreciated that. We had a table of 11 of us the waiter who took our order did a fabulous job as we all were paying in different groups. No fault there at all. The people bringing the food out were getting extremely confused over burgers which meant a lot of switching around. They also forgot to mention that the coleslaw was vegan as my friend had an egg allergy so we scraped it off even though she could of eaten it.( The allergen menu is really helpful though). On two separate occasions we were interrupted as the staff couldn't find the right tables for other people and thought it was ours. We were going to have dessert but the staff took an extremely long time so we ended up going to the bar to pay and leave. Ended up at the ice cream parlor over the other side. 3 toddlers were present and even after saying crayons would be brought over they never were. They have toddler cutlery but these don't get brought out with the meal so please ask if you need them. All this when the restaurant wasn't even busy it was very quiet. Considering the meal price the food is not very nice and not worth it. The interior is AMAZING!. So just order a pizza or something to enjoy the cool lights and dragons.
amstar2008
My first umpreasion of this restaurant was when i called to get a reservation the day before our stay. The staff were extremely helpful as they were able to fit us in. This restaurant is styled in the same way a rainforest cafe is. So every 20 minutes or so there are special effects like lightening or a dinosaur popping out. This, I feel is the main reason to eat at this restaurant. This is also definitely something to warn your children about if they've sensory issues. The food is typical of this type of restaurant with mainly burgers and pizzas on offer, but we all enjoyed the food. It was cooked nicely and very promptly brought to the table. The staff really make this place, they always appeared happy and nothing was too much trouble. Our autistic teen was with us and always has a lot of questions, these were met with enthusiasm and a happy to help attitude which was very much appreciated. The downside wasn't really the restaurants fault, but there was an extraordinary amount of children running around tables and treating it as a playground. I get that it's an exciting time of year etc etc but even in a more child friendly restaurant parents really do need to remind children that this isn't the time for running around hot food and drinks are being carried constantly and I was amazed no-one was hurt. The reason for 4 stars is purely personal preference on what was available on the menu. We would definitely eat here again.
DeedeeMusk
We decided to treat our twins to a day at the Yorkshire wildlife for their birthday; booked the hotel for the night before and Evolutions restaurant for the evening we arrived. This is a restaurant with a twist; our kids love dinosaurs so the fact that dinner came with some environmental dinosaur surprises made them conclude ‘this is the best restaurant we have ever been to’. Our waiter Joshua was very sweet, kind, playful and fun with the kids - a real gem of a staff member for this place! The food is usual pub grub so if you were only judging on that, it would seem on the pricey side, but factor in the experiential extras and this is a really lovely family evening out! Looking forward to the Wildlife Park in the morning, and Thanks again Joshua of the many names for going the extra mile to engage with our children :-)
Helen B
Absolutely disappointed with the evolution restraunt yesterday 11th November 17 of us had a full day booked in the wildlife park an the evolution restraunt my daughter booked the restraunt for her sons birthday online an very quickly realised she had booked the wrong date she had booked the 12th so we rang up to amend the booking immediately a man answered the phone listened to our dilemma an assured us that everything was fine he would change it to correct date we had our full day in the park with lots of excited children ready for there dinner in the restraunt ..when we turned up for our time slot we were told that we wasnt actually booked in the man who answered had not done nothing about the phone call ..the girl on the desk was very un helpfull an just turned us away with no apology or anything just said note I can do ..so 17 of us were left very unhappy an hungry ..customer service was terrible ..yes initially it was our mistake but we thought we had rectified the situation
Amazing as always. Great food.
Attended a child's birthday party. We chose nachos for starter which were awful - cold, bottle- squeezed cheese sauce instead of melted cheese - couldn't eat them. Then I had full rack of ribs but there was very little meat on them and about 3 inches of the rib was inedible as all the ribs were sort of fused together by what looked like the spine . We should have complained at the time but we had had a pint of cider spilt over us by the waiter, had to move tables, had to sit in wet clothes, had to wait for 2 pizzas which didn’t come until everyone else had eaten their meal plus no-one came to ask us the food was OK. If they had, it would have prompted me to say it wasn't. The service wasn't great apart from one waitress. The place itself is great for kids hence 5 stars for atmosphere.
From all the 5* reviews and the videos of this place I had seen on YouTube we were expecting to be wowed for our son’s 6th birthday meal.Billed as “an immersive dining experience” it was vastly oversold. The website says it’s where HMS Beagle meets Jurassic island meets dragons and caves. In the 90minutes we spent in the restaurant, we saw 1 person in pirate/nautical dress and our server didn't play up to the theme of the restaurant either. 4 animatronic dinosaurs, 2 illuminated dragons and a video wall occasionally came to life along with some lighting effects.The videos showed aerial acrobatics and stage performances throughout the meal. None of this happened during the time we were there - which for 4pm on a school holiday Saturday seems like it would be prime time for an immersive experience.On to the food it was mediocre at best and overpriced in the context of no accompanying atmosphere and entertainment.. 4 adults and 2 children ordering mains only with one round of 4 drinks (the rest waters) was £145. We didnt stop for dessert and instead went to the gelato bar across the square where the waffle outshone the entire meal at Evolution.Parking: Very spacious car park, though could be considered quite far from the venue.
We went to the dinosaur section before and thought we would try the dragon side...omg it is rubbish in comparison. £15 for burger and chips which is one up from wetherspoons. Why didn't you make an effort on that side like the Dino side? Really disappointed, and the price is obscene for what was supposed to be a lovely meal together. Plus, to make it worse the friendly waitress was all over us like a rash, bearing in mind it was a birthday meal, and before two people even finished she was there removing other plates like she wanted to rush us out. Where else do you take half the tables plates away when we were still chewing our food and putting down knives and forks. We won't be in a rush to go back, it's just not worth it and I felt annoyed I could have had burger and chips anywhere else for cheaper minus the screen showing a snoring dragon and occasional two green eyes lighting up the dragon.
A group of 11 of us ( adults and children) went for lunch last Saturday. Loved the whole ambiance and theming of the restaurant. The waiter was very quick to take the food and drink orders, and both were served without a long wait. The food was tasty and the waiting staff were constantly asking if we needed any more drinks or sauces etc throughout the meal. Prices for everything were reasonable. The staff there were lovely and I honestly have nothing but nice things to say about our experience. We have visited before and will continue to do so!
We took our two year old for his birthday wirh family. It was our first visit and didn’t know what to expect. The food was good and they made it extra special by singing to him. The interactive dinosaurs and dragons were on par with going to a Disney experience Great value and will certainly be back again.
If you like the food in Wetherspoons then you’ll like it here. The most underwhelming, overpriced place I have ever set foot in. If your child is 5 or under …they may be impressed by the occasional moving dinosaur but that’s about it. A total waste of money
New Years Day. Initia6had difficulties with online table reservation not available for a party of 7 people? Reserved 1 × Table for 4 but then unable to Reserve same time for 3, though OK for 2? I concluded the odd number in a party was the difficulty. Anyway, expectations were a little low, adding its NYD and YWP HAS winter Illuminations event, this could be busy? How wrong, received a warm and helpful welcome, found a table for 7, no issue, Excellent service from a young lady (J). Food was prompt, plentiful, and tasty. Overall value for money. Left with a smile we'll be back
Last time we visited YWP there was no availability at the restaurant so I booked early this time (4 adults, 3 teens). The environment was amazing, something totally different and I felt like a child again. The menu is limited but there is something for everyone and it was delicious so I really don't mind (not the cheapest but it was a special occasion and its not like we will be going weekly). There was a problem with our meals when they arrived out but I can honestly say I have never seen any restaurant deal with a mistake so quickly and with a genuine apology. The food was tasty and most importantly hot!!
Incredible surprise, beyond my expectations with the atmosphere and environment. Love the background musics and soundtracks. Amazing food and prices, and definitely more than enough variety to choose and share. We have been served by the charismatic amazing waiter Josh, he definitely made the cherry on top with the experience. And of course, don’t forget to get the dessert selection, the sweetness lasts for days !! Definitely looking forward to come here again.
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This place is ideal for kids partys plenty going on for them , We went early evening there were quite a few families in besides our party of 10. Couldnt fault the the staff , very efficient and we were served quickly , the food however leaves a bit to be desired . Very basic , burger and chips and a dollop of coleslaw at £16-50 is a bit steep , ribs @ £20 and very run of the mill pizzas. That said we enjoyed our visit and will go again and take the hit on the food , something different for the grandkids , they had a great time .
Booked for my Toddlers birthday. The lady who booked the table over the phone was lovely in getting us in last minute and I really appreciated that. We had a table of 11 of us the waiter who took our order did a fabulous job as we all were paying in different groups. No fault there at all. The people bringing the food out were getting extremely confused over burgers which meant a lot of switching around. They also forgot to mention that the coleslaw was vegan as my friend had an egg allergy so we scraped it off even though she could of eaten it.( The allergen menu is really helpful though). On two separate occasions we were interrupted as the staff couldn't find the right tables for other people and thought it was ours. We were going to have dessert but the staff took an extremely long time so we ended up going to the bar to pay and leave. Ended up at the ice cream parlor over the other side. 3 toddlers were present and even after saying crayons would be brought over they never were. They have toddler cutlery but these don't get brought out with the meal so please ask if you need them. All this when the restaurant wasn't even busy it was very quiet. Considering the meal price the food is not very nice and not worth it. The interior is AMAZING!. So just order a pizza or something to enjoy the cool lights and dragons.
My first umpreasion of this restaurant was when i called to get a reservation the day before our stay. The staff were extremely helpful as they were able to fit us in. This restaurant is styled in the same way a rainforest cafe is. So every 20 minutes or so there are special effects like lightening or a dinosaur popping out. This, I feel is the main reason to eat at this restaurant. This is also definitely something to warn your children about if they've sensory issues. The food is typical of this type of restaurant with mainly burgers and pizzas on offer, but we all enjoyed the food. It was cooked nicely and very promptly brought to the table. The staff really make this place, they always appeared happy and nothing was too much trouble. Our autistic teen was with us and always has a lot of questions, these were met with enthusiasm and a happy to help attitude which was very much appreciated. The downside wasn't really the restaurants fault, but there was an extraordinary amount of children running around tables and treating it as a playground. I get that it's an exciting time of year etc etc but even in a more child friendly restaurant parents really do need to remind children that this isn't the time for running around hot food and drinks are being carried constantly and I was amazed no-one was hurt. The reason for 4 stars is purely personal preference on what was available on the menu. We would definitely eat here again.
We decided to treat our twins to a day at the Yorkshire wildlife for their birthday; booked the hotel for the night before and Evolutions restaurant for the evening we arrived. This is a restaurant with a twist; our kids love dinosaurs so the fact that dinner came with some environmental dinosaur surprises made them conclude ‘this is the best restaurant we have ever been to’. Our waiter Joshua was very sweet, kind, playful and fun with the kids - a real gem of a staff member for this place! The food is usual pub grub so if you were only judging on that, it would seem on the pricey side, but factor in the experiential extras and this is a really lovely family evening out! Looking forward to the Wildlife Park in the morning, and Thanks again Joshua of the many names for going the extra mile to engage with our children :-)
Absolutely disappointed with the evolution restraunt yesterday 11th November 17 of us had a full day booked in the wildlife park an the evolution restraunt my daughter booked the restraunt for her sons birthday online an very quickly realised she had booked the wrong date she had booked the 12th so we rang up to amend the booking immediately a man answered the phone listened to our dilemma an assured us that everything was fine he would change it to correct date we had our full day in the park with lots of excited children ready for there dinner in the restraunt ..when we turned up for our time slot we were told that we wasnt actually booked in the man who answered had not done nothing about the phone call ..the girl on the desk was very un helpfull an just turned us away with no apology or anything just said note I can do ..so 17 of us were left very unhappy an hungry ..customer service was terrible ..yes initially it was our mistake but we thought we had rectified the situation